Imphal: Nursing student dies by suicide in RIMS hostel room

Imphal: The 21-year-old, Abiel Sachianaa, was a fourth-semester student from Rengram in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

Nursing student belonged to West Garo Hills in Meghalaya. (Representational Image: Freepik)
Nursing student belonged to West Garo Hills in Meghalaya. (Representational Image: Freepik)

Press Trust of India | May 14, 2025 | 05:18 PM IST

IMPHAL: A fourth-semester nursing student from Meghalaya was found dead in her hostel at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Manipur's capital Imphal on Wednesday, officials said.

The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Abiel Sachiana from Rengram in West Garo Hills. She was found hanging in her hostel, police said. Authorities have started a probe into the incident, police added.

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.

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